Capitec is inviting students to apply for their merit bursary programme, for the 2025 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate or postgraduate studies, within the following fields:

• Accounting and Auditing
• Actuarial Science
• Business and Management Studies
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science
• Consumer Science
• Data Science
• Economics
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Finance
• Human Resources
• Industrial and Organisational Psychology
• Industrial Engineering
• Information Systems
• Information Technology
• Mathematics
• Mechatronic Engineering
• Quantitative Management
• Risk Management
• Sociology
• Statistics
• Transport and Logistics

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses:

• Registration fees,
• Tuition fees,
• Textbooks,
• Accommodation,
• Stipends.

Bursary recipients will also receive the following benefits:

• Academic support and mentorship
• Work readiness training and onboarding experience to support the transition into the world of work
• Wellness programme services (through Ask Nelson)
• Job shadowing and insights into the Capitec way of work
• Accessibility to Employee Assistance Programme for career and financial guidance
• Permanent employment after graduation

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying for the bursary:

• You must be a South African citizen
• You must have completed Matric
• You must be studying full-time towards an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification, within one of the fields of study listed above
• You must be studying at a recognised and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa
• You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 65% in your first year of tertiary and above
• You must be willing to be based in the Western Cape (Bellville/ Stellenbosch) and/or Gauteng (Sandton/ Johannesburg)
• You must have a clear credit record
• You must have a clear criminal record
• You must be ambitious, with a go-getter attitude
• You must be a proactive and a problem-solver
• You must have a growth mindset and be willing to continuously learn, develop new skills and embrace opportunities for personal and professional growth
• You must be courageous and eager to find innovative solutions to make a positive impact